By Thapelo Molefe
The legal community and many others are in mourning following the death of Adv. Rodney de Kock, the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, who died on Monday evening after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
He died peacefully at Morningside Mediclinic in Johannesburg, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was diagnosed in early December and there was a rapid decline in his health.
In a statement issued by his family, they expressed their profound grief.
“It is with great sadness that the De Kock family announces the passing of Adv. Rodney de Kock, a seasoned advocate and officer of the court. Rodney served his country with unblemished integrity, dedication, honesty, and humility,” the statement said.
De Kock’s career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on South Africa’s legal landscape.
His legal journey began in private practice at Wilkinson Joshua and Gihwalla in 1983,
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